Valierd

Valierd (勇飼い Yujikai) is a dual-type Normal/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Shephup starting at level 22.

Pokédex Entry
Valierds have been used by people to be rescue dogs for decades, and still use them to this very day. Many police officers have Valierds so they can help with serious situations. They will even comfort younger victims that have been injured from a murder or an accident. Valierds can smell things from over 40 kilometres away.

Design Origin
Valierd is based on a German Shepherd.

Name Origin
Valierd is a combination of valiant and German Shepherd.

Yukijai is a combination of 勇敢な yūkan'na (brave) and 羊飼い hitsujikai (shepherd).